1. a traditional boat song of Venetian gondoliers
Usage: music
2. a piece of music composed in the style of a Venetian boat song, typically in 6/8 time with a lilting rhythm
Usage: music

Examples

• The gondolier sang a beautiful barcarole as we glided through the canals of Venice.
• Chopin’s Barcarole in F-sharp major is one of his most beloved piano pieces.
• The opera featured a famous barcarole duet in the second act.
• Students learned to recognize the distinctive rhythm of a barcarole in music class.
• The composer wrote several barcaroles inspired by his travels to Italy.
• Her voice floated over the water like a traditional barcarole.